Detective Alexander Finlayson Mavity, Billings Police Department, Montana

Detective Alexander Finlayson Mavity

Billings Police Department, Montana

End of Watch Tuesday, February 14, 1989

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Alexander Finlayson Mavity

Detective Alexander Mavity was shot and killed while attempting to recapture a prisoner who was attempting to escape custody.

The man had been arrested on a parole violation after officers responded to his home for a domestic disturbance call. The man fled as they walked into the rear of the police station.

Detective Mavity chased the subject into an alley and began to struggle with him. The man was able to gain control of Detective Mavity's service weapon during the struggle and shot him. The man was then shot and killed by Detective Mavity as they continued to struggle for the weapon.

Detective Mavity had served with the Billings Police Department for eight years. He was survived by his wife, daughter, sister, and parents.

Bio

Age 28
Tour 8 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Officer's handgun
Offender Shot and killed

domestic, escape

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Thinking about years past. In 1989 I heard the local news reporting a BPD Detective had been killed. I quickly learned it was Alex. I had attended academy classes with him and saw him on occasion at BPD when their detective division was helping my department out. What a great loss. I often wonder why some of us survive in LE and some don't. He was a great guy. My condolences and best wishes to all his family and friends; and my thoughts that time passes, but we don't forget the great people like Alex that have crossed our paths.

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